Dale Carnegie tells of meeting two men doing the exact job – helping break marble to be used in St. Patrick’s Cathedralin New York City. The first man was absent a smile and seemed to be laboring very difficultly. Seeing this man’s struggle to find enjoyment in his work Carnegie asked him what he was doing.

“I’m breaking up this marble so it can be used in this building,” he replied. Later Carnegie asked the other man who was noticeably the opposite of the first. This man was whistling and smiling and swinging his hammer with much more enthusiasm. Carnegie once again asked the question.

As Aesop established hundreds of years ago with his timeless fables we remember words best when we become engaged in a story. Max has compiled an anecdotal story collection designed to generate “ah-ha” moments during coaching sessions, presentations, and meetings. Click here to see more.